Key Findings:  In experimental type 1 diabetes, the CB1 receptor is overexpressed by glomerular podocytes, and blockade of the CB1 receptor (via AM-251) ameliorates albuminuria possibly via prevention of nephrin, podocin, and ZO-1 loss.
Type of Study:  Animal Study
Study Result:  Positive
Study Location(s):  Italy
Year of Pub:  2012
Cannabinoids Studied:  AM-x Synthetic Cannabinoids
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable